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PPG to Acquire VersaFlex

With approximately 130 employees, VersaFlex operates three manufacturing sites located in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Washington.

January 18, 2021

VersaFlex, a manufacturer specializing in polyurea, epoxy, polyurethanes, custom plural component equipment, and geotechnical and insulation foams, recently announced it had reached a definitive agreement to be acquired by PPG.

AkzoNobel Acquires New Nautical Coatings

New Nautical Coatings is reportedly one of the top players in yacht coatings in North America.

January 7, 2021

AkzoNobel N.V. recently announced that it will expand its presence in the North American yacht coatings market through the acquisition of New Nautical Coatings, owner of the Sea Hawk brand.

Environmental Concerns Expected to Help Promote Growth in Global Paints and Coatings Market

Strict environmental regulations, coupled with rising awareness regarding eco-friendly coatings and better alternatives to traditional products, are expected to propel market growth.

December 16, 2020

The global paints and coatings market was estimated to be valued at more than $140 billion in terms of revenue in 2019 and is predicted to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2020-2027.

3M and Safran Announce Partnership to Design Cleaner Aircraft Interiors

As part of the new collaboration, 3M will provide technologies to help design cleaner aircraft cabin interiors.

November 30, 2020

3M and Safran Cabin are bringing together their strengths and technologies in a new partnership.

Performance Testing of Hydrophilic Coatings on Medical Devices

It is vital to choose the right testing methods to create certainty and predictability in the manufacture and use of hydrophilic coatings for implantable medical devices.

October 22, 2020

Having a piece of plastic or metal inserted into your body is never going to feel like a warm blanket wrapping around you, but it is possible to make sure that these vital instruments are doing their job while not causing any damage or unnecessary pain in the process. Surface engineering is key for medical devices like tubing, catheters, and stents that are implanted in the human body.

AkzoNobel Receives Boeing Approval for Color Blending in China

QPL-approval status is an important milestone for the facility, which opened in 2017 to specifically serve the North and South Asian aviation market.

September 23, 2020

AkzoNobel recently announced that its Aerospace Coatings facility in Dongguan, China, has been qualified by Boeing to color blend the company’s Aerodur 3001 basecoat.

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Kraton Regulatory Push Is Top News

Last week, an announcement from Kraton regarding efforts to gain regulatory approvals drew the most reader interest.

Susan Sutton

September 21, 2020

What medical-related products is your company working on? I’d love to hear about it. Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Revenues from Smart Coatings and Surfaces for Combatting Bacteria and Viruses Projected to Top $1 Billion by 2025

The severity of COVID-19 means that both consumer and industrial markets are now intensely interested in providing antimicrobial protection to employees and loved ones.

September 8, 2020

The market for smart antibacterial and antiviral products will reach $1.3 billion by 2025, according to a recent report.

AKZONOBEL: Enhanced Powder Coating

According to AkzoNobel, the extra functionality offered by the inclusion of antimicrobial technology means that building interiors can now be given increased protection against microbes such as bacteria and mold.

August 4, 2020

Increased demand for products that can improve hygiene has prompted AkzoNobel to accelerate the addition of antimicrobial properties to its Interpon D1000 and 2000 range of architectural powder coatings.

AkzoNobel Supplies Protective Coatings for Liquid Natural Gas Project in Canada

Situated in Kitimat, the LNG Canada Project will feature four processing units, with a total capacity of 28 million tons a year.

July 15, 2020

Canada’s largest liquid natural gas (LNG) project is underway in British Colombia, and AkzoNobel is supplying customized protective coatings solutions for the landmark facility.